All the Gear: Patrick Reed summons the spirit of the Ryder Cup

Will Patrick Reed go for the full Captain America outfit on Sunday? Equipment editor James Savage rounds up the latest gear news from the US Open...

If you look at the career of Patrick Reed to date – he’s definitely produced his most memorable performances in the Ryder Cup.

From shushing the crowd at Gleneagles to out-pumping Rory McIlroy at Hazeltine, the American just loves the red, white and blue.

So not only has Reed been wearing those colours in each of his three opening rounds at Erin Hills – he’s even wearing the same trousers from his last Ryder Cup outing.

“They felt good,” Reed said about the Ralph Lauren slacks.

“I’ve worn them a lot around the house and stuff like that and practice. But it was the first time popping them back out in play.”

Reed has the red and white FootJoy Icon shoes, white belt, USA-themed golf bag and headcovers. It certainly seemed to work as he fired a superb 65 on Saturday to finally set up a proper major challenge.

Here’s his outfit for Sunday’s final round:

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The best shot of his stunning 63 was his approach to 18 where he had 310 yards to the hole.

He hit a high cut with a 15˚ Titleist 917F3 fairway wood which pitched on the apron and ran 12ft past the pin. The F3 is a more compact model to the F2.

It may yet win the top amateur prize thanks to a great week so far from Cameron Champ.

Zach Johnson finally gets a new driver

The 2015 Open champion has been very attached to his Titleist 913 driver. So much so he even had to colour the sole in with black felt tip after he signed a big money move to PXG.

But the American is now using the superb new PXG 0811 driver. I’ve hit it and think it’s the real deal – regardless of the price tag.

Sned’s caddy is Made of Stone

Maybe Brandt Snedeker’s caddie Scott Veil wishes he was at one of the Stone Roses gigs this weekend?

Looking forward to Beef on Sunday

It’s not been the easiest year on the course for Beef. Yes he’s been a huge success off the course but many people will forget he’s been struggling for invites on the PGA Tour and had to qualify for this year’s US Open.

And he’s performed admirably so far. Titleist are obviously pleased to have him playing their equipment.